Kennesaw State football is gearing up for an action-packed 2025 season with a slate that features tough road tests, exciting home matchups, and plenty of opportunities for fans to pack Fifth Third Stadium at Walens Family Field. From an early spring scrimmage to a late-season showdown against Liberty, the KSU Owls’ schedule covers both new and familiar opponents in what should be a memorable year on the gridiron.
2025 Schedule
April 5 – Spring Game (Home)
The season kicks off on Saturday with the annual Spring Game, giving fans their first glimpse of new talent and returning players in action at Fifth Third Stadium.
August 29 – Wake Forest (Away)
KSU opens its regular season on the road in Winston-Salem against ACC opponent Wake Forest. It’s a challenging way to start the year, but a great chance to make an early statement.
September 6 – Indiana (Away)
The Owls head to Bloomington to face Big Ten powerhouse Indiana. Playing in front of a large crowd at Memorial Stadium will be an early test of the team’s poise.
September 13 – Merrimack College (Home)
Back in Kennesaw, the Owls welcome Merrimack College for their first home contest of the fall. Fans can expect plenty of energy as the team takes the field in front of the home crowd for the first time.
September 20 – Arkansas State (Home)
Arkansas State visits Fifth Third Stadium, bringing another tough opponent from the Sun Belt. This matchup should be a good measuring stick for KSU’s progress.
September 27 – Middle Tennessee (Home)
The Owls stay at home to face Middle Tennessee, looking to build momentum in what could be one of the season’s most competitive showdowns.
October 9 – Louisiana Tech (Home)
Thursday night football in Kennesaw? Yes, please. The Owls and Bulldogs go head-to-head under the lights in a primetime matchup made for TV highlights.
October 21 – FIU (Away)
The Owls hit the road to Miami for a Tuesday night meeting with FIU. A weekday game in Florida brings a unique spotlight to this contest.
October 28 – UTEP (Home)
Back home, KSU hosts UTEP in an evening matchup. Fans should bring the energy, because this late-night game could go from football to fireworks in a hurry.
November 8 – New Mexico State (Away)
The Owls travel west to Las Cruces for a battle with New Mexico State. The desert setting provides a different backdrop for late-season football.
November 15 – Jacksonville State (Away)
KSU heads to Alabama to face Jacksonville State, a team with plenty of history in the region. This rivalry-style matchup should draw plenty of attention.
November 22 – Missouri State (Home)
In their final home game of the season, the Owls welcome Missouri State. Senior Day festivities will make this matchup a special one as the players and the fans look to send off their veterans in style.
November 29 – Liberty (Away)
The regular season wraps up in Lynchburg against Liberty, one of the toughest opponents on the schedule. It’s a high-stakes finale to close out the year.
2025 Kennesaw State Football Schedule
| Date | Time | Location | Opponent | Stadium/City | TV / Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5 (Sat) | 11 am | Home | Spring Game | Fifth Third Stadium, Kennesaw GA | No Broadcast |
| Aug 29 (Fri) | 7 pm | Away | Wake Forest | Winston-Salem, NC | ACC Network |
| Sep 6 (Sat) | Noon | Away | Indiana | Bloomington, IN | FS1 |
| Sep 13 (Sat) | 6 pm | Home | Merrimack College | Fifth Third Stadium, Kennesaw GA | ESPN+ |
| Sep 20 (Sat) | 6 pm | Home | Arkansas State | Fifth Third Stadium, Kennesaw GA | ESPN+ |
| Sep 27 (Sat) | 6 pm | Home | Middle Tennessee | Fifth Third Stadium, Kennesaw GA | ESPN+ |
| Oct 9 (Thu) | 7 pm | Home | Louisiana Tech | Fifth Third Stadium, Kennesaw GA | ESPN U |
| Oct 21 (Tue) | 7 pm | Away | FIU | Miami, FL | ESPN 2 |
| Oct 28 (Tue) | 8 pm | Home | UTEP | Fifth Third Stadium, Kennesaw GA | ESPN U |
| Nov 8 (Sat) | 4 pm | Away | New Mexico State | Las Cruces, NM | ESPN Networks |
| Nov 15 (Sat) | 2 pm | Away | Jacksonville State | Jacksonville, AL | ESPN Networks |
| Nov 22 (Sat) | 2 pm | Home | Missouri State | Fifth Third Stadium, Kennesaw GA | ESPN Networks |
| Nov 29 (Sat) | 3:30 pm | Away | Liberty | Lynchburg, VA | CBS Sports Network |
KSU Owl Network Radio
Every Kennesaw State football game this season will be carried on the KSU Owl Network. Fans can tune in through the KSU Owls App or stream online at KSUOwls.com to catch the hometown broadcast. Coverage kicks off with a 45-minute pregame show before each matchup.
